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RESOURCE - Traffic Planning for the 2010 Olympic Games at Vancouver

Transit BusWelcome to the 2010 Olympics held at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

B.C.'s Collision Counter

Estimated collision types for British Columbia in 2010 to date:

Q&A - Ticketed for Slow Driving

Q&A ImageI just got home from my week of driving and today I received a ticket for "Slow Driving" which I don't understand or agree with.

Q&A - Cyclists, Pedestrians and Pathways

Q&A ImageFor years I've thought about sending this question to you. This is regarding the issue of "walk on left, ride on right". I have always understood that on any road/path with no sidewalk that is shared by pedestrians and vehicles (including bicycles), the pedestrians should keep to the left facing traffic, and the vehicles keep to the right.

RESOURCE - Road Safety for Work

GeoLibrary LogoThe Specialty: Road Safety at Work contains information from around the world aimed at preventing highway traffic injuries and deaths among those who drive as a part of earning their living.

CASE LAW - R v Anutooshkin

Court Coat of ArmsThis is a case decided by the BC Court of Appeal in 1994. It has relevance today for requests for disclosure to prepare a defence for traffic court.

Over Wattage Headlight Bulbs

Low Beam Headlight PatternLast week's column on overdriving low beam headlights resulted in some interesting comments. Chief among them was the thought that this wasn't a problem because the driver had installed high wattage bulbs and now had more light to see with.

VIDEO - No Place to Race

video iconThis YouTube video by South Australia's Motorcycle Accident Commission nicely illustrates the hazards of racing your motorcycle on the streets instead of the track.

RESOURCE - Youth and Road Safety

WHO LogoEvery day just over 1000 people aged 25 or younger are killed in traffic collisions around the world. In fact, it is the leading cause of death for people in the age group containing 15 to 19 year olds, while it is the second most common cause of death in two other groups, those aged 10 - 14 and 20 - 24.

RESOURCE - Youth for Road Safety

New Driver SignsThe Youth Task Force is comprised of young road safety leaders from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, The Gambia, Lebanon and the United States. Most were nominated as their country's official delegate to the April 2007 World Youth Assembly for Road Safety.

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